Changes are coming to higher education. President Donald Trump’s vision for higher learning differs from his predecessors, and the political and legislative blueprint outlined in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, the basis for the incoming administration’s agenda, is poised to bring sweeping changes to colleges and universities. Central to this agenda is the dismantling of the US Department of Education (ED) and a broader push to reshape the landscape of unionization, curriculum content, and tenure within academia.
How Leaders Shape, Signal, and Build Cultures: A Discussion Guide for Academic Leaders and Their Teams
Among the many desired traits most prized in academic leadership, the ability to shape (or reshape) institutional culture is sometimes overlooked in favor of fiscal acumen, the ability to drive
Lisa Jasinski
May 4, 2026
